The BC Government\’s liquor policy review is now firing on all cylinders. The official web site, asking for public comment, launched this past weekend. In addition, the Parliamentary Secretary responsible for the review, John Yap, has been doing extensive media interviews and is very active on social media, promoting the review and asking British Columbians for input. The purpose of the policy review is to ask stakeholders and the general public for their input on modernizing BC\’s liquor laws. The review has been attracting a great deal of positive media coverage: see BC Govt Launches New Website to Attract Public Opinion on Changing Liquor Laws, BC Launches Liquor Policy Review Website, BC Liquor Policy Review Website to Launch, and BC Taking Public Input on Changing Liquor Laws. If you care about modernizing BC\’s liquor laws, please take the time to submit your opinion on the site …
Month: September 2013
The BC Government has appointed a new General Manager of the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch, effective September 23rd. The new GM will be Doug Scott who was previously Assistant Deputy Minister of the Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch. An e-mail announcement indicates that previously \”he enjoyed a 20 year career with the RCMP where Doug was responsible for several significant change initiatives. His skill in leading strategic change will be a key asset to government as decisions about liquor reform are made and implementation begins.\” In addition, the email notes that Mr. Scott has a \”Master in Public Administration degree from Harvard University and a Master of Business Administration from Queen’s University\”. Mr. Scott succeeds Karen Ayers, the previous general manager, who retired at the end of June.